Cross Sections
Cross section entities store cross section definitions used in a crash analysis.
A cross section is defined by a set of nodes and elements. These sets can be explicitly defined in the entity or computed by intersecting a given geometry (plane, circle) with a set of elements or components.
Supported Solver Cards
Solver cards supported for cross sections.
LS-DYNA Cards
Card | Description |
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*DATABASE_CROSS_SECTION_PLANE(ID) | XsectionPlane |
*DATABASE_CROSS_SECTION_SET(ID) | Define a cross section for resultant forces written to an ASCII file SECFORC. |
PAM-CRASH 2G
Card | Description |
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SECFO / | |
SECFO / NTYP = PLANE |
Transmission force at cutting plane Graphics available. |
SECFO / NTYP = CONTACT |
Cumulated contact forces No graphics available. |
SECFO / NTYP = LINK |
Cumulated link forces No graphics available. |
SECFO / NTYP = SECTION |
Transmission force at section No graphics available. |
SECFO / NTYP = SUPPORT |
Support reaction force No graphics available. |
SECFO / NTYP = VOLFRAC |
Fraction of volume affected by a defined criterion No graphics available. |
SECFO / NTYP = CONT_MS |
Contact forces between Master and Slave nodal groups No graphics available. |
SECFO / NTYP = DETECT |
Accumulated nodal mass in selected volume No graphics available. |
SECFO / NTYPE = TIED_MS |
Tied forces between master and slave nodal groups (v2018) |
Radioss Cards
Card | Description |
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/SECT | A section is a set of nodes and a set of
elements. Note: Block Format
Keyword
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/SECT/CIRCLE | A section is a set of nodes and a set of elements.
Sets are built automatically, by intersecting the concerned groups of elements with
a disc. Note: Block Format
Keyword
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/SECT/PARAL | A section is a set of nodes and a set of elements.
Sets are built automatically, by intersecting the concerned groups of elements with
a parallelogram. Note: Block Format
Keyword
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Create Cross Sections
Create cross sections using the Cross Section Assistant.